(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Rep. Emerson Levy, (D) – Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –It’s a tense time in the state of Oregon as budget planners are already being asked to prepare for cuts between 2 and 5%. Here’s why. The Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law in 2025, cut federal government spending, which includes money
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After hearing citizen concerns from a packed crowd and sharing their own, Bend city councilors agreed Wednesday night to turn off and remove four Flock license plate reader cameras, and not renew the city’s contract with the company. The four cameras, installed six months ago at the north and south end
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold eight open-to-all town halls starting next week in Jefferson, Deschutes, Clackamas, Marion, Lane, Tillamook, Clatsop and Columbia counties. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., will co-host the town halls in Deschutes and Clackamas counties. Heading into these eight town halls from Jan. 16-24,
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MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor skiers and boarders had lots of fresh powder and a newly opened chairlift to enjoy Thursday as a result of the latest snowstorms, though very windy conditions brought a pause for three lifts at midday. Recording 10 inches in 24 hours and nearly 2.5 feet of snow in the
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By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The fatal shooting of a US citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday could become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in American cities. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot while seated in the driver’s seat of her car. The Department of
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By Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — A small bloc of Senate Republicans has delivered a notable rebuke of President Donald Trump just days after his operation ousting Venezuela’s leader, voting to advance a resolution that would limit future US military force in the nation without Congress’ approval. Five Republicans on Thursday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the use of Flock cameras in Bend to road planning, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Thursday morning. Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church Wednesday night while mourners were attending a memorial service inside, police said. The shooting took place in the back parking lot of a house of worship for The Church of Jesus Christ
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -If you have snow reports from yesterday, we’d love to hear them! Share your pictures or measurements via email at weather@ktvz.com.Roads, along with your windshield, will be icy this morning. Rain and melting snow will have frozen underneath the snow that was able to accumulate. Give yourself extra time to scrape and
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(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Senator Merkley and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks of confusion regarding the legality of hemp on a federal level, a new bill could bring clarity to consumers, producers, and dispensaries. We’ve gone from “more relaxed” after 20-18, to an impending ban on hemp products in 20-25. During the government
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An R.V. Fire in Redmond took place earlier Wednesday. Fire Officials believe it was intentionally set. Details are still coming in but here’s what we’ve learned: Redmond Fire Marshal Tom Mooney told KTVZ News, the fire near 11th and Greenwood is currently being investigated by Redmond Fire and Rescue and the Redmond Police. There
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Skye is not a fan of colder weather, but if she has to deal with it, she will make the most of it. She enjoys skating and cross country skiing during the winter. Hot Cocoa and snowball fights also are enjoyed during the winter months. In the summer she loves to swim. A 6th grade
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A quiet change in how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) dates mail could have big implications for things like taxes and Oregon’s elections this year. USPS is now postmarking letters and packages based on when they are processed at a mail facility, not when they are dropped in a box — meaning something mailed on deadline day could receive a next‑day postmark.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact said Wednesday it has received confirmation of a renewed $2.7 million federal grant that will enable its Head Start program to continue serving families in Central Oregon for the next five years. While NeighborImpact continues to assess how ongoing child care funding uncertainty may affect
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s “Motor Voter” program, the system that automatically registers eligible voters through the DMV, is now up for public debate. State election officials held a public hearing this week in Salem, inviting citizens to share their views on proposed rule changes to the program. The Secretary of State’s Office says the updates
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— A complex pattern of precipitation has arrived in the region and will provide the mountains with several inches of snow by Thursday morning. There is a Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades through Thursday mid-day, with heavy snow at times and gusty winds. Last night was the setup period, today we are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners plans to hold a public hearing next Wednesday to consider proposed wildfire mitigation standards for new residential construction in unincorporated areas of the county. Last fall, following the repeal of the Statewide Wildfire Hazard Map with Senate Bill 83, county commissioners directed staff to modify
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(Update: Adding other weather impacts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor picked up eight inches of snow in the last 24 hours, with another 6-10 inches expected by tomorrow morning. Check out the KTVZ Local Alert Weather Team Snow Report at: https://ktvz.com/weather/snow-report/2026/01/07/snow-report-finally-some-decent-snow-across-the-cascades/ Here’s what the resort shared with KTVZ News regarding what this means for skiers
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There was a robust round of snow north in the Oregon Cascades with the mountains getting anywhere from 6″ at Mount Bachelor overnight to 16″ at Timberline. The snow was more persistent from Mt. Jefferson north to Washington but more is on the way across the entirety of the Range today and tonight. Snow totals
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz reflects on a turbulent year in Washington, one marked by major wins for rural schools and hospitals, he’s also bracing for a political showdown over federal health care subsidies that could raise costs for thousands of Oregonians in the year ahead. Focus on Rural Investments The
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